Rick Perry at Republican Debates

Opinion remains divided on whether Perry may run again or just wants to hold out that option to avoid being seen as a lame duck. But his schedule lately — including a flurry of trips in which he made endorsements in legislative races — has some convinced he’ll seek another term.

“If anyone looks at his schedule and thinks that this guy is not running for re-election, they’re crazy,” said lobbyist and consultant Bill Miller. “The level of activity shown by his schedule shows me that he’s building a base, not (just) maintaining a base.”